Nouns + an infinitive and nouns + a preposition and -ing 1
Some nouns can be followed by an infinitive; others can be followed by a preposition + the -ing form of the verb
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He was a fool to accept the job.
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They all had a fear of failing their law exams.
Which nouns are normally followed a) by infinitives and which b) by prepositions + ing?
1 need
2 plan
3 thought
4 time
5 wish
6 decision
7 difficulty
8 hope
9 idea